Browse Forums Building A New House Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 6Feb 03, 2018 2:00 pm Hey Emma, Great floor plan you have, it’s clever to recess the shower into the nook of bed 4. You also have a very grand entry hallway. What do you plan on doing with it? Lovely kitchen family dining area, can’t wait to see you get started. I’m looking forward to seeing your monument garage door etc. I’ve used monument too Wow the stone colour is beautiful and will look incredible with the dark cabinets too, the ovens sound like heaven they self clean too . I’d like to know when kids come self cleaning Can’t wait to see you get started on all the external projects too, we have a heap of decking we are doing too will be handy to share notes. Looks like we might be build buddies, we are aiming for a March start date Any plans for pendant lights? Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 7Feb 03, 2018 5:25 pm No real plans for pendant lights yet, I think once the walls are up and we get more of a feeling for the space we can make some lighting decisions. So far we just have downlights. I do know what I want in the picture recess at the end of the entry hallway: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ An indoor vertical garden! That's why we chose a front door with a lot of glass to let in natural light. It's getting much more real and exciting now, can't wait to get started! ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 8Feb 03, 2018 5:59 pm gr8ly block looks great - not a neighbour in sight! Not yet! We are Stage 1 in a new estate. All the surrounding blocks are a quarter acre (like ours) or a full acre so we won't be living on top of anyone! ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 9Feb 04, 2018 9:33 am That’s a good plan, once you can see the space the lighting choice might be easier to choose. Wow that will be a feature and a half to walk in and see a living wall. I’m going to wallpaper, I’ve found some lovely ones at Laura Ashley and Sheridan. I have to agree I’m really looking forward to getting started and seeing the pool go in Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 11Feb 12, 2018 2:43 pm Still *patiently* awaiting Council but now can't stop thinking about pendant lighting! Current inspiration: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ For the entry, either 600 or 800mm; Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And for the island - 3m to match the length of the bench. Just need a money tree! ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 12Feb 12, 2018 5:57 pm that light reflects a nice pattern as well.. will be very moody Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 13Feb 12, 2018 9:01 pm I’m with you on the pendant light procrastination I love the Tom Dixon web etch ( I maybe be biased though) Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ we had a web etch over our stair case void in our first build. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ we also had a linear pendant light over our island bench, I do have to agree a light to match the length of the bench would be better. Have a look at this thread, Henry used a stunning linear pendant over her island, page 27 for the pics Stoked your tree got removed but boo to council i hope they hurry up. Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 14Feb 21, 2018 8:19 pm This would look amaaaaazing!! <3 <3 Excited to follow along with your journey! Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 16Feb 22, 2018 5:47 am I'm hoping we should be out by the end of this week, maybe early next week! I've been stalking the DA Tracker and have called once to give our application a gentle nudge but I don't want to step on any toes by calling again and risk getting put to the bottom of the pile. I'm itching to get started! ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 17Feb 22, 2018 5:48 am Thank you, I've been watching your build too! ~ Emma Re: Barbie Dream House - First Build in Port Stephens 20Feb 28, 2018 1:37 pm Finally we have Council approval and will maybe actually break ground next month!! Also, a bird's eye (approximate) view, courtesy of a neighbour's drone: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Happy days!! ~ Emma Well these guys are not looking good... I sent them a written enquiry last week and they have not yet replied. If they cannot respond to a simple… 4 10624 I looked into it a few years ago and my conclusion was to just build a carport that will support panels and get a system installed separately. The company I looked at had… 1 6476 hi guys. Please be nice. First time home builder in Qld. I would like some feedback please on whether I should build my granny flat first before my main house at the… 0 4584 |